Every Saturday at noon, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. Photo of VE-Day celebrations, May 1945. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1257, Series A, Item 195. Moments after the announcement came over the radio, the streets were filled with people. As … Continue reading Historicist: “Complete Surrender to Boisterous Celebration”